The Urban Rez
The Urban Rez
Podcast Description
Join The Urban Rez for an exciting journey that dives into the intersections of culture, sports, and lifestyle with a fresh, global, inclusive perspective. Each 30-minute episode brings a unique blend of conversations, stories, and interviews that explore the passions and experiences that define our lives.
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Content Themes
The content themes revolve around the intersections of culture, sports, and lifestyle, featuring episodes that highlight the journeys of influential women in sports, spiritual dialogues, and personal narratives. Example episodes include a focus on women redefining sports, such as the story of Dr. B, the first Native American owner of a professional sports team, and deep conversations about spirituality with the Williams Brothers from the Navajo Nation.
Join The Urban Rez for an exciting journey that dives into the intersections of culture, sports, and lifestyle with a fresh, global, inclusive perspective. Each 30-minute episode brings a unique blend of conversations, stories, and interviews that explore the passions and experiences that define our lives.
Sam McCracken, General Manager of Nike’s N7 program, discussed his journey from a forklift driver to leading initiatives for Native American health and wellness through sports. He highlighted the N7 program’s impact, including the Nike Air Native N7 shoe, which incentivizes health improvements. McCracken shared memorable moments, like being featured on Saturday Night Live and collaborating with Jordan Brand. He emphasized the importance of community engagement and the N7 fund, which has distributed $12.5 million to 300 communities. McCracken announced his retirement, expressing confidence in the next generation of leaders to continue the program’s mission.
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